QQuestion
Write a function of Collenchyma tissue.
✓Answer
Collenchyma tissue provides mechanical support and elasticity to various parts of the plant.
Explanation:
It is found mainly in young plant stems and petioles. The cell walls of collenchyma are thickened with cellulose and pectin, giving flexibility to resist bending in wind or movement.
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